Range of Trigonometric Ratios from 0 to 90 Degrees
Two pillars a...
Question
Two pillars are 120ft apart and the height of one is double that of the other. From the middle point of the line joining their feet, an observer finds that the angular elevations of their tops are complementary. The height of the longer tower is:
A
35√2 ft
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B
60√2 ft
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C
50√2 ft
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D
40√2 ft
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Solution
The correct option is B60√2 ft tanθ=hd ⇒tan(90−θ)=h2d